Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary Ellen Callahan, 70, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 15, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lowell, MA, she graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing of Lowell. Her extensive work career includes several VA hospitals throughout the United States, Saratoga Hospital and was currently employed as a psychiatric nurse for James V. Miller, MD. Mary Ellen loved spending time gardening, enjoying the beautiful backyard and pool and especially enjoyed the company of her beloved pets, Kali, Laddy, Teddy, Petie and Evilina. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents, Leo, a police officer and Mary, a homemaker, as well as her son-in-law Frank J. Abbate, a New Jersey Fire Marshall. Survivors include her loving husband of 45 years, James Callahan; her daughter Dr. Michaelene Callahan of New Brunswick, NJ; her son James Callahan III, retired USMC; daughter-in-law Saret Callahan; grandchildren Sabrina and Elijah of Spotsylvania, VA; her brother Michael Crowley of Lowell, MA and sister Martha Brennan of York Harbor, ME as well as several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs 584-5373. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am Thursday, June 19, 2014 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.